Surroundings & excursions

Hechingen and the Swabian Alb – culture, nature and fine food right outside the door.

Hechingen in the morning mist – view from the Swabian Alb

The landmark

Hohenzollern Castle

The ancestral seat of the Prussian royal house towers visibly above Hechingen – in clear weather you can see the castle right from our house. By car you reach the foot of the hill in about 10 minutes. Crown jewels, guided tours, Royal Christmas markets and open-air cinema in summer.

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Hohenzollern Castle

Explore

Something for everyone

Hechingen old town

Culture & museums

Hohenzollern State Museum, the Roman open-air museum Villa Rustica, the classic car museum, the synagogue, Villa Eugenia, the monastery church of St. Luzen – and two cinemas.

Events in Hechingen →
Hiking on the Swabian Alb

Nature & sports

A network of hiking and cycling trails – it begins right at the villa. A stage of the Way of St James from St Luzen, trails along the Albtrauf escarpment, caves, golf, mini-golf, an indoor and outdoor pool and tennis – you are out in the green within 5 minutes.

Schwäbische Alb travel guide →
Dining in Hechingen

Food & dining

Fine restaurants and cosy cafés right in town – Restaurant Schwanen and Kupferpfanne are a short walk away. At the foot of the castle: the historic Domäne Areal with its beer garden, adventure golf and petting zoo. Or treat yourself to Italian cuisine at Am Schloß Lindich.

Dining in Hechingen →

Right at the house

Bicycle shed, terrace and charging station

Bicycle shed of the Stadtvilla

Lockable bicycle shed

A separate, lockable bicycle shed is available at the rear. Your bikes stand dry and secure there – ideal for a stage on the Mammut cycle route, the Hohenzollern cycle route or the Meinradweg, the pilgrims' cycle route of St Meinrad.

Terrace of the Stadtvilla

Terrace for your free use

You are welcome to use the terrace with its parasol and view over the greenery at any time. Ours is a non-smoking house – please smoke only on the terrace, where ashtrays are provided.

EV charging point of the Stadtvilla

Our own AC charging station

You will find an AC charging station right on the house wall – for our guests and for the public. The space in front of it is reserved for electric vehicles, so you can charge comfortably overnight with no idle fees.

Practical

Everything nearby

1 minute

Gulde bakery · restaurant · Mammut cycle path

2 minutes

Pharmacy

4 minutes

Shopping

5 minutes

Doctors · station · recreation